Royale India

8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Indian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Royale India has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, flat of raw shell eggs stored over covered and uncovered ready to eat food items. Manager moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, cooked potatoes, cooked meats, and in cook line prep table cooler, cooked meats, cooked gravy without date marks. Per employee, TCS foods were prepared >24 hours. Manager provided date marks for cooked meats, cooked potatoes, and cooked gravy. TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods requiring date marking are to be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At main handwashing sink, table with rice cooker blocking sink. Table and rice cooker were moved. A handwashing sink is to be accessible for use at all times

5-205.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: In walk in freezer, boxes of food stored directly on ground. Instructed manager to move all food at least 6 inches off of ground. Food is to be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises

3-305.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. Via email, provided weblink on obtaining food manager certification. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

Aug 5, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In walk in cooler, large, uncovered container (>5 inches deep) of cooked chicken masala with internal temperatures of 65*F-75*F. Per employees, chicken masala was cooked the previous night. Chicken masala was discarded. See embargo form. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Via email, provided Maricopa County cooling handouts

3-501.14

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At cook line handwashing sink, no handwashing soap available. Manager provided handwashing soap at time of inspection. Maintain all handwashing sinks stocked with handwashing soap at all times

6-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. Via email, provided weblink on obtaining food manager certification. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM

2-102.12(A)

Jan 30, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2024

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royale India last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royale India on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royale India?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Royale India.

How does Royale India compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Royale India most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Royale India's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royale India have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Royale India means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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